Savory Cheesecake
Why should sweet cheesecakes have all the fun? This savory cheesecake is just as delicious as any sweet one and features a crunchy pretzel crust, blue cheese and crunchy pecans. The result is a winning elegant dish that you'll love serving as a main or an appetizer.
Servings: 8
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Pretzels
- 1 cup of Croutons
- 3 tablespoons of Melted Butter
- 2 8 oz packages of Cream Cheese
- 2 teaspoons of Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 4 oz. of Blue Cheese
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 a cup of Chopped Pecans
- 2 teaspoons of Basil
Instructions
- Start by placing your pretzels and croutons into a food processor.
- Add in your melted butter, and mix until it becomes the constancy of wet sand.
- Press into the bottom of a well greased spring form pan and place in the freezer for a half hour.
- Mix your cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add in remaining ingredients EXCEPT your eggs.
- Mix until well combined.
- Beat eggs with a fork and add to mixture.
- Fold until well combined. Do not over beat.
- Pour into spring form pan.
- Bake on 325 for one hour OR until edges are raised and center is jiggly.
- Turn off oven and open door and allow it to sit in there for an hour.
- Let cool the remainder of the way and then place in the fridge over night.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
It helps to place the cheesecake pan in a roasting pan filled with about 2 inches of water. Place foil tightly around the pan so water does not leak in.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg